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A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean

Waste charity launches Textiles 2030 initiative to help fashion firms cut greenhouse gas emissions and foster development of circular economy practices

The negative environmental impact of textiles production is beaten only by food, housing and transport, new research reveals

Anyone ordering a new bra from online retailer Harper Wilde can now send an old one back for recycling

Fashion garment is the world's first made from liquid waste, claims Australian biomaterial tech firm Nanollose

Suits made with 55 per cent recycled wool - including material from old clothes donated by M&S customers - goes on sale online and in stores

Fashion brand aims to make all its menswear and womenswear from sustainable materials by late 2018

The menswear range, available now, is made from denim that uses less energy, water and chemicals in the manufacturing process

Members of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan report positive progress on attempts to give fashion industry a green makeover

Sainsbury's and Oxfam urge consumers to recycle clothing as survey suggests 75 per cent of people expect to dump clothes in the bin during this season's annual wardrobe clear-out